All the ladies were stunned. They couldn’t believe that Leila was hiding such a secret. With this, she could have easily cleared her name from being the liberated girl that the Yu family knew. But no, she did not choose to do so. What she chose was to protect the dignity of the man she relied on. “Leila, why did you protect him? You gave this to me before your flight to Paris. That was the time when your case against Julius was dismissed for lack of evidence. This much could have sufficed since it will show a history of him…”“…doing it to you,” Phyllis said with so much difficulty. “At the time, I thought he could help me and my mother to get out of the situation that my father put us in. He was pressuring my mother to give out almost all of my mom’s assets. A lot of the executives in the company also sided with him. They even sold their shares to him. The partnership with the Yu family is something important for my mom’s career… I can’t ruin it…”“Plus… I have come to like him… B
Outside the police station, countless reporters were waiting. They were all geared up to get a scoop out of the hottest case in the country. Julius Yu, a respected businessman is imprisoned because of a sexual assault case filed by his ex-girlfriend, Leila Parker. Many were shocked to hear that the most eligible bachelor in the country was involved in such a case. It was highly publicized and even large TV stations are covering the entire case. Taylor Lown, the witness of the crime and also the person who has beaten Julius up to the point that he got jailed, just exited Lieren City Police Station. “Mr. Lown!”“Mr. Lown!”“Any news for Miss Parker’s condition?”“Any comment for what Mr. Yu did?”“Can you detail how you found the hidden camera that Mr. Yu installed in Miss Parker’s office?”“What’s your relationship with Miss Parker?”“Is it only because of your security agency that you’re with her?”“Do you know about the arson case that Mrs. Laura Beaumont filed against the Parker
Taylor, I’m telling you, stop being so stubborn!” “Just drop me off at the hotel, I’ll be fine.” Annoyed, Chase slowed down and stopped near a hotel by Lieren Bay. They’re currently on the way home after a quick dinner with Laura and Theodore. However, since Theodore and Taylor had a small argument, it did not last long. And the initial plan of Taylor staying at Laura’s house is now scrapped. “You can stay at Grandpa’s mansion if you want.” “Or you can just go home to Uncle!” Chase kept on giving suggestions to his stubborn friend. But Taylor just ignored him. He glanced at his phone and saw a text from his friend, Zacharias Lohr. [Phyllis is home. She did not go out today.] [Why?] “I know you’re just going to see Leila, Taylor.” “Let the girl heal. Don’t be another asshole who will ruin her peace!” Taylor got a hold of a bag of toiletries and sleepwear that Laura initially prepared for his stay. Taylor briefly glanced at his friend and lawyer, Clark, who i
Warning: R18 content ahead! The kiss they shared made their bodies hot despite the cold sea breeze. Taylor’s topless body felt so warm as she snaked her arms around his neck. His calloused hand crawled inside her maxi dress. “Ahh…” she moaned arching her back. Her seductive moan caught Taylor from sinking into temptation. Leila’s not well. He pulled his hand back from her dress. “Leila, you’re still recovering. I’m sorry I was not in my right mind.” He patted her shoulders, feeling the coldness of her skin. Her face looked expressionless. Nothing about the passionate kiss they shared changed her blank eyes. She hung her head low, avoiding his eyes. “Let’s go inside, it’s cold here.” He guided her inside the cabin from the main deck. The yacht that Theodore bought Leila was huge. They passed by two cabins already and there’s still so much room. On the way to her room, Leila was eerily quiet. She hugged herself while walking in front of Taylor. “Where’s Theo’s men? I he
“Did you really have to leave Leila?” “You locked yourself up in your atelier for a whole month and then you’re leaving?!” “What’s the point of finishing all your pending dresses when you’re already leaving for good?!” Laura continued to nag Leila as she watched her daughter pack her suitcase. “Mom, I’m only staying in New York for a while.” “I’m not moving there for good. I have a client that I need to dress up for a wedding there. It’s a grand wedding so I need to be overseas to get her correct measurements,” she reasoned. “You can get the measurement and finish the work here! What’s the use of your atelier if you’re not gonna use it?!” “Mom… I just want a new scenery…” “We have a lot of rest houses in the province! You can get a new scenery there!” “Besides, what is there to see in New York?! It’s all just buildings anyway, it’s the same here!” “New York is not a safe place to travel in! You could get in danger!” “Mom, I believe it’s more dangerous here.” “…” With th
DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, businesses, events, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.~~~“I wish you wore the dress I made for you tonight…” said Leila as she held Phyllis' hands. Phyllis' face crumpled upon hearing Leila. “Are you crazy? I'm in charge of everything here backstage, why would I wear a f*cking gown here?” Leila pouted. “I made it for you… And I don't think you'll have a chance to wear it in the next ten years for a wedding because you're single as f*ck…” Phyllis' eyes widened, ready to fight Leila. “Bi—” “Ladies, your words, please.” Rui interrupted the two as she walked in wearing the jumpsuit Leila made for her. Leila rushed to attach the lace cape that she made. Her delicate hands handled the fabric with great care. It flowed down gracefully as Rui twirled to show Leila's
Leila glanced at Rui who was warmly holding her hand. She was about to grace the runway with Rui and her other models to formally close her show. She’s feeling a little nervous because even though she’s hearing positive reactions from earlier, she’s still unsure about the other guests. Rui massaged her hand and gently whispered, “Don’t worry, they loved your designs…” “How did you know?” “Well, because I saw it in their eyes.” Leila smiled. “It’s because you’re beautiful…” Rui giggled. “I am.” “But they paid more attention to your meticulous craftsmanship than all of the beautiful women who wore them.” “It’s all on you, dear. It’s your talent.” Leila bit her lips. She’s feeling a little more emotional now that she has to wrap up her show. Rui saw the break of emotion on Leila’s face. “Ah! Don’t you dare cry! Phyllis is going to lose it if you ruin your makeup!” Leila fanned her face with her hand and looked away, feeling a little embarrassed. “I’m not! I won’t cry!” “Gu
Shane shook his head. His attention was also drawn to the two beautiful women talking a few meters away. He could not take his eyes away from his ex. His feet tapped on the floor, restlessly waiting for Leila to leave her. “Lucky you. Don’t miss the opportunities given to you, bro.” “Of course, you too, bro.” Julius remained mum as he observed his friend’s back disappear in the distance. ‘If only he did not cheat. Maybe he and Rui would be married by now.’ With a stoic look, he looked unapproachable. But still, there are people who recognized him as the heir of Crest Fashion Group. And… And as Leila’s ex. He smiled and politely talked to the people who asked him to send their regards to Leila. Of course, his presence means one thing. Leila and him are on good terms. After all, who would invite their ex-boyfriend to such an important event like this? Unbeknownst to him, another watchful eye observed everything that went down. Her hands gripped her mobile phone in disgus